Experience

Blerify
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Legal Officer

  • Apr 2023 - 9 months


Delaware Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2023 - 5 months

  Wilmington, Delaware, United States I created this seminar law class to highlight and explore the novel legal issues that digital assets and blockchain technology present. We consider caselaw across a range of areas, including property rights, fiduciary duties, securities and decentralized finance, among others. We consider how the applicable laws are being applied to these novel issues and whether the courts are deciding the issues correctly.



Forbes

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Contributor, Forbes.com

  • May 2018 - 5 years 8 months

  Wilmington, Delaware I write about the world of blockchain technology.



Tinianow Consulting

• Founder

  • Mar 2018 - 5 years 10 months

  Wilmington, Delaware, United States • Help clients reimagine and elevate their organizations by creating holistic, legally compliant strategies and action plans. • Leverage extensive network of technology leaders, corporate executives, legal advisors, government officials, and subject matter experts to build and execute tailored legal guidance and turn innovative ideas into action and results.



Various Engagements

• United States
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Speaker, Course Developer, Innovator

  • 2005 - 18 years

  Speak on the promise of blockchain technology, including the Delaware Blockchain Initiative which she founded. Participate in numerous blockchain panels for a wide variety of audiences including, attorneys, directors of corporate boards, and executives. Conceived and established the First Book First State Initiative, a State of Delaware partnership with First Book, a non-profit that provides quality books to children in need. In its first year, the Initiative delivered 50,000 free… Show more Speak on the promise of blockchain technology, including the Delaware Blockchain Initiative which she founded. Participate in numerous blockchain panels for a wide variety of audiences including, attorneys, directors of corporate boards, and executives. Conceived and established the First Book First State Initiative, a State of Delaware partnership with First Book, a non-profit that provides quality books to children in need. In its first year, the Initiative delivered 50,000 free books to disadvantaged children and, in conjunction with the Governor's Office, launched basic needs closets in Delaware's 45 poorest schools. Guest contributor to the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulations. Developed a CLE program relating to independent directors serving on Delaware Limited Liability Companies in distress situations, recognizing the confluence of three distinct areas of the law: Delaware LLC, bankruptcy and Delaware corporate law. Chairperson and moderator for the program, “The Intersection of Federal Bankruptcy and State Corporate Law,” at the Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law. Chairperson and moderator of the panel, “Bankruptcy Law & Corporate Governance Law: When Two Worlds Collide," for the Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law. Show less



IOV Labs

• Gibraltar
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Legal Officer (2021-2022) and Advisor (2023)

  • Jun 2021 - Sep 2023

  Wilmington, Delaware, United States IOV Labs is the driving force behind a secure and equitable financial system, harnessing the value of the Bitcoin blockchain. The company focuses on fostering an inclusive, global economy anchored by decentralized technology. As Chief Legal Officer, I provided the C-suite and product managers regulatory guidance to ensure compliant delivery of products and services.


Global Blockchain Business Council
• Switzerland
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head of Policy, Americas & Chief Legal Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Aug 2023


Connector Street

• United States
• Telecommunications

• Connector-in-Chief

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2021

  Wilmington, Delaware



Global Kompass Strategies, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Chief Innovation Officer, Executive Vice President

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2021

  Wilmington, Delaware • Consulted on development of innovative business models, creation of new revenue streams, and strategy to build new business solutions with blockchain and other emerging technologies. • Advised public and private organizations on how to anticipate trends, deploy emergent technologies and create strategic partnerships that drive organizational growth. Key Clients: • Advised leading blockchain company in the financial sector on penetration of the legal market and developing products… Show more • Consulted on development of innovative business models, creation of new revenue streams, and strategy to build new business solutions with blockchain and other emerging technologies. • Advised public and private organizations on how to anticipate trends, deploy emergent technologies and create strategic partnerships that drive organizational growth. Key Clients: • Advised leading blockchain company in the financial sector on penetration of the legal market and developing products and services. Counsel client on product development, partner identification, and protecting their intellectual property. • Brainstormed and strategized with Silicon Valley client on leveraging blockchain to create new service offering. • Advised real estate attorney on how to create crypto-based services for client. • Provided guidance to East Coast jurisdiction and its senior cabinet members on using blockchain to create jobs. Show less



Transparency Registry℠

• Government Administration

• Chief Legal and Governance Officer

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

  Transparency Registry was a blockchain-based SaaS solution created to eliminate fraud and inefficiencies in the consumer debt industry.



State of Delaware

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founder and Director, Global Delaware

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Wilmington, Delaware Recruited, based on legal and business development expertise, to lead new division to attract and retain foreign direct investment, expand exports, and drive new revenue to Division of Corporation. Conceived and directed the Delaware Blockchain Initiative (DBI) as part of strategy to increase state competitiveness and drive new revenue streams to the State of Delaware, and forecasted impact on business community to build new revenue opportunities. Created solution involving… Show more Recruited, based on legal and business development expertise, to lead new division to attract and retain foreign direct investment, expand exports, and drive new revenue to Division of Corporation. Conceived and directed the Delaware Blockchain Initiative (DBI) as part of strategy to increase state competitiveness and drive new revenue streams to the State of Delaware, and forecasted impact on business community to build new revenue opportunities. Created solution involving major change to the Delaware rule of evidence to reduce risk and provide certainty for international companies with subsidiaries incorporated in Delaware; built consensus and buy-in from all levels, including the Delaware legal community, the Delaware Division of Corporations, and the Delaware Supreme Court. Spearheaded first ever Delaware-branded online incorporation platform in partnership with public sector actors and private sector corporate services providers to drive growth and support for entrepreneurs. Show less



CSC

• Computer Networking Products
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Business Development /Assistant General Counsel

  • 2003 - 2014

  Wilmington, Delaware Vice President of Business Development (2010 – 2014), Assistant General Counsel (2003 – 2014) Global provider of registered agent, compliance, domain name, independent director services & legal publications. • Developed policies and frameworks in all areas including compliance, human resources, and intellectual property to protect organization interests; managed litigation activities and provided legal counsel to all business units. • Created new products, including service to… Show more Vice President of Business Development (2010 – 2014), Assistant General Counsel (2003 – 2014) Global provider of registered agent, compliance, domain name, independent director services & legal publications. • Developed policies and frameworks in all areas including compliance, human resources, and intellectual property to protect organization interests; managed litigation activities and provided legal counsel to all business units. • Created new products, including service to provide independent directors for special and crisis situations. • Revitalized failing publishing business by creating partnership with LexisNexis to develop best-selling legal publications. This transformed it into an industry leading business library for corporate lawyers. • Participated in two State of Delaware trade missions to India, interacting with Indian professionals and executives, and engaging in panel discussions. • Developed a CLE presentation involving bankruptcy of remote entities and Delaware corporate law, Delaware limited liability law and bankruptcy law, and delivered the presentation to many law firms nationally. Show less



Pepper Hamilton LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate

  • 1998 - 2003

  • Advised on corporate & commercial litigation, managed client relationships, and argued motions in state and federal court. • Assumed lead counsel role upon sudden absence of senior partner and settled dispute in Federal Court mediation.



Delaware Court of Chancery

• Administration of Justice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk to William B. Chandler III

  • 1997 - 1998

  • Researched and drafted legal memoranda.



Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • 1996 - 1996

  • Undertook research and drafting for partners in corporate and employment litigation.